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Lexus SC430 - 2007

137.5 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2007 is 357.4 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Lexus SC430, model year 2007. Sample size: 191 cars, 427 tests and 587 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 191 cars

The 2007 Lexus SC430 shows a significantly lower overall defect rate of 137 per 100 vehicles compared to the average of 352 per 100, making it 61% better than its peers. Notably, the model excels in several categories, particularly brakes, steering, and lights and electrics, where it demonstrates markedly fewer issues than the average car. Mileage-related trends indicate that defect rates increase with mileage, but the SC430 maintains a relatively consistent performance across different mileage ranges. Overall, this model stands out as a reliable choice, particularly in safety-related aspects like braking and steering.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 191 cars

More model years for Lexus SC430

2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

Other models from Lexus

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Categories

Brakes
▲ 62.3% better
53.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 141.7 / 100 tests
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
Steering
▲ 67.0% better
6.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 20.0 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 48.7% better
13.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 26.5 / 100 tests
  • Wiper blade: defective
Lights & Electrics
▲ 71.3% better
29.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 102.9 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 57.2% better
134.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 314.0 / 100 tests
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
  • A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
Body/Structure
▲ 62.4% better
20.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 54.8 / 100 tests
  • Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
Equipment
▲ 61.5% better
4.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 10.9 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 71.3% better
12.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 43.9 / 100 tests
  • Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 498 0–31,000 mi 31,000–62,000 62,000–93,000 93,000–124,000 124,000+
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.

Most common faults (Top 10)

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 76
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 55
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 41
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 38
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 34
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 31
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 26
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 14
Wiper blade: defective
MINOR
Occurrences: 13
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 12

Serious faults (Top 10)

Lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer
FAIL
Occurrences: 8
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 7
Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
FAIL
Occurrences: 7
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 6
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
FAIL
Occurrences: 5
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 5
Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 5
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 4